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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Brawley, CA

V & E Farms INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), V & E Farms INC. ranks #74,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,245
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

V & E Farms INC. in Brawley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,245. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected V & E Farms INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, I S Management, LLC in Somerton, AZ is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#74,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How V & E Farms INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows V & E Farms INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,245 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is V & E Farms INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM GENETIC SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13IOWA CAGE FREE LLP C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6A. L. KAUFFMAN & SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JIM MCCULLOUGH FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEST COB, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREEN LEAF NURSERY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLOYD WILCOX & SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMADO MANAGEMENT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9R & R CONNER AVIATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOOTHILLS HONEY CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAMPBELL CONTRACT CU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCHMITZ TIMBER MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DANIEL H MICKE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EMERALD VALLEY THINN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOHN I HAAS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHAD BULLINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HILLANDALE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOE BROOKS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETROCCO FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2V & E Farms INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
V & E Farms INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

V & E Farms INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, V & E Farms INC. sits at penalty rank #1,281 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($2,245 assessed).

How V & E Farms INC. Compares

V & E Farms INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-08-13

Last Inspection

2026-05-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,123

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,123 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,245

Current Penalty Amount

$2,245

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How V & E Farms INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric V & E Farms INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $2,245 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,123 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for V & E Farms INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,245 here).

I S Management, LLC $2,250 AZ M. John Larson Logging $2,250 ID Acadian Family Farm $2,250 OK Cal-Maine Foods, INC. $2,213 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Custom Genetic Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Mitchell, SD Iowa Cage Free LLP Clearfield 2 insp. Clearfield, IA A. L. Kauffman & Sons, INC. 2 insp. Bird IN Hand, PA Jim McCullough Farms, LLC 2 insp. Monte Vista, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Olivarez Honey Bees, INC.
Orland, CA
2 inspections $2,245
Sweet Corn Charlies
Millersburg, IN
0 inspections $0
I S Management, LLC
Somerton, AZ
2 inspections $2,250
M. John Larson Logging
Orofino, ID
2 inspections $2,250
JCF Farm Labor Contractor
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $2,250

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is V & E Farms INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, V & E Farms INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does V & E Farms INC. have? ▼
V & E Farms INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,245.
How many OSHA inspections has V & E Farms INC. had? ▼
V & E Farms INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-08-13 and the most recent on 2026-05-11. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for V & E Farms INC.? ▼
V & E Farms INC. has been assessed $2,245 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does V & E Farms INC. operate in? ▼
V & E Farms INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115115). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does V & E Farms INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, V & E Farms INC. ranks #74,453 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does V & E Farms INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
V & E Farms INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,245 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, I S Management, LLC in Somerton, AZ is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $2,250 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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